Nobody can ban MASSOB, we are backed by UN Charter – Uwazuruike

The leader of the Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, Chief Ralph Uwazuruike yesterday declared that the activities of MASSOB can never be banned because it has the backing of United Nations, UN, charter on indigenous peoples right to self-determination.

Uwazurike, who spoke in reaction to the purported ban on MASSOB activities in Anambra State by the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Hosea Karma, advised the police to study the United Nations Charter, Article I to II on indigenous peo­ple’s rights.

Speaking through the deputy national director for Information, Mazi Chris Mocha, the MASSOB leader explained that the UN General Assembly had on September 13, 2007, adopted a resolution calling for the recognition of the world’s 370 million people’s right to self-determination.

According to him, “The UN General Assembly had on Thurs­day, September 13, 2007, whilst Uwauruike was in detention in Kefi prison in Nassarawa State, adopted a resolution that called for the recognition of the world’s 370 million peo­ple’s rights to self-deter­mination and control over their lands and resources.

“There comes a time, when people get tired of being trampled over by the iron feet of oppression as is the case in Nigeria. The only option for such indigenous people would be to take their destiny into their own hands.

“MASSOB is using non-violence approach and nobody, not even the Inspector General Police, Mr. Arase, can ban MAS­SOB in any part of Nige­ria. So, let no policeman, soldier, politician or any person try to intimidate us. It is our inalienable right. Anything to the contrary by the police is a state rumour and absurd,” Uwazuruike stated.

The MASSOB leader vowed to vigorously pursue the agitation of self-determination based on the UN Charter, impact ideas and hold meetings without interference from any person or persons.